Protein Structure (Insulin)

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The diagram shows the structure of insulin. From the diagram, what can be concluded about the structure of insulin?
[VISUALIZATION: Diagram showing two polypeptide chains (A and B) linked by disulfide bonds, with an additional intrachain disulfide bond in chain A. Amino acid sequence shown.]

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Examine the diagram carefully. How many separate chains are there? How are they linked together?

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It is composed of two polypeptide chains stabilized by disulfide bonds.

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